How To Fix KN218 - No authorization for currency type & in valuation area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No authorization for currency type & in valuation area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN218 - No authorization for currency type & in valuation area & ?

  The SAP error message KN218 ("No authorization for currency type & in valuation area &") typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to currency types in a specific valuation area for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with financial transactions, pricing, or master data management.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to access or manipulate the specified currency type in the given valuation area.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include permissions for the specific currency type or valuation area.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to currency types may not be properly assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the required currency type and valuation area.
  If necessary, modify the roles or create new ones that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs access to a specific currency type, ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_SKA1_AKT, F_SKA1_BER, etc.) are configured correctly in the user's roles.
  Work with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to currency types and valuation areas. Common objects include:
  
  F_SKA1_AKT (Authorization for G/L Account Master Data)
  F_SKA1_BER (Authorization for G/L Account Master Data - Company Code)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.